Connecting the Cowboy State: A Spotlight on Wyoming Public Media
From its home base in Laramie, Wyoming Public Media (WPM) has built something extraordinary: a statewide network that reaches into every corner of the Cowboy State. While many may picture a single station serving a single city, the reality is far more expansive. Wyoming Public Media provides radio services across the entire state, delivering trusted news, music, and cultural programming to communities large and small — from mountain towns to wide-open plains.
Part of the University of Wyoming, Wyoming Public Media operates as a listener-supported public radio service dedicated to informing, educating, and connecting Wyomingites. Its mission centers on public service journalism and enriching programming designed for the benefit of its constituents. Unlike commercial outlets, WPM’s focus is not driven by advertising but by its commitment to the people it serves.
Though physically located in Laramie, the organization’s reach is truly statewide. A dedicated team of engineers travels weekly to maintain and service broadcasting towers scattered across Wyoming’s vast landscape. Their work ensures reliable access to programming in areas where radio is often more than entertainment — it’s a lifeline.
In Lander, for example, listeners can tune into:
- 90.5 FM for Wyoming Public Radio’s main channel
- 102.9 FM for Wyoming Sounds
- 91.9 FM for Classical Wyoming
In addition, audiences anywhere can stream 24/7 through Wyoming Public Media’s website and mobile app, expanding access beyond traditional airwaves.
A Rich Mix of News, Music, and Culture
Wyoming Public Media provides a diverse blend of local, regional, and national programming. Its reporters travel throughout the state, embedding themselves in communities to share authentic stories of Wyomingites. Through partnerships with local newspapers and public radio stations across the Mountain West, as well as by offering national programming, WPM ensures broad, in-depth coverage that reflects both local realities and the larger world.
Music lovers can explore Wyoming Sounds, which showcases regional and independent artists, or enjoy the carefully curated selections on Classical Wyoming. This multifaceted approach allows the station to serve a wide range of interests while maintaining a strong Wyoming identity.
Reasons to Reach Out to Wyoming Public Media:
- Statewide radio service reaching communities across Wyoming
- In-depth local news reporting from communities throughout the state
- Wyoming Sounds music programming highlighting regional artists
- Classical Wyoming for dedicated classical music listeners
- 24/7 streaming access via website and mobile app
- Partnerships with Mountain West public radio stations and local newspapers
- National public radio programming alongside Wyoming-focused content
Strengthening Communities Across Wyoming
Community involvement is at the heart of Wyoming Public Media’s work. One of its standout initiatives is the “Community Minute,” a radio feature that highlights nonprofits throughout the state, helping raise awareness for organizations making a difference locally.
Each year, WPM also hosts Giving Tuesday live on the radio, partnering with the Wyoming Community Foundation to spotlight nonprofits submitted by listeners. By offering airtime to these organizations, the station amplifies their missions and fosters a spirit of generosity statewide.
For many listeners, Wyoming Public Media is more than a station — it is a vital connection point. In some rural areas, it is the only radio signal residents can reliably receive. Listeners have shared that the station serves as a lifeline to the outside world, delivering news, culture, and human connection across vast distances.
A Listener-Supported Lifeline
What truly sets Wyoming Public Media apart is its listener-supported model. Public radio exists to serve its communities, and WPM embodies that philosophy. Contributions from listeners sustain reporting, music programming, tower maintenance, and community initiatives.
In a state known for its wide-open spaces and independent spirit, Wyoming Public Media plays a uniquely unifying role. It bridges geographic distances, shares local voices, and ensures that stories from every corner of Wyoming are heard.
From Laramie to Lander — and everywhere in between — Wyoming Public Media continues to connect the state, one broadcast at a time.
